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EU travel after Brexit
Since Brexit, UK citizens need passports to travel to EU countries. While Ireland is an EU member, the CTA has historically allowed different arrangements. This new ferry rule is a UK-driven change for its border, not an EU requirement, but it does add another layer to post-Brexit travel considerations.
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